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Thu Oct 29 2026

Tue Nov 17 2026

Mon Jan 11 2027

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Mainstream

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Co-Educational

Catholic

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Yes

An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.

This is an administrative principalship post. This position requires a commitment to continue to lead and strengthen the Catholic ethos of the school with a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education.
Strong leadership skills.
An ability to work as part of a middle-management team, to work collaboratively with all staff members, and a proven aptitude in fostering leadership skills in all staff members.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, the Board of Management, Parents Association, wider school community and educational or Dept agencies.
Organisational capabilities in managing school resources with strong administrative skills and capacity for managing school invoices, finances, and mainstream or social media, eg School FaceBook, Aladdin Connect communications, Microsoft/Outlook.
Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives, with a strong commitment to leading teaching and learning in the newly redeveloped Primary School Curriculum.
A high level of understanding and knowledge of special education needs, inclusive learning and teaching in a mainstream or ASD classroom.
A commitment and understanding of the SSE process and long-term strategic planning for the development of the school's SIP.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria - fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management, as outlined in ‘Looking at our School' 2022- A Quality Framework for Primary Schools and Special Schools’:

1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

Appointment to this position will be subject but not limited to OHS, Garda Vetting, current and continuing Teaching Council Registration, satisfactory references and proof of qualifications.

All applications to be submitted by email to -

CaherleaheenApplications@outlook.ie by 3pm on 17/11/2026 .

Please clearly mark “Principal Teacher Application” in the subject bar.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.